The Great Silence (2022 film)
{{Short description|2022 drama film}}
{{Infobox film
| name =
| image = The Great Silence (2022 film).jpg
| director = Katrine Brocks
| writer = Katrine Brocks
| producer = Pernille Tornøe
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Kristine Kujath Thorp
- Elliott Crosset Hove}}
| cinematography = Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk
| editing = Nikoline Løgstrup
| music = Johan Carøe
| studio = Monolit Film
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2022|9|17|San Sebastián|df=yes}}
| runtime = 95 minutes
| country = Denmark
| language = Danish
}}
The Great Silence ({{langx|da|Den Store Stilhed}}) is a 2022 drama film directed by Katrine Brocks in her feature directorial debut from a screenplay she wrote with Marianne Lentz. It stars Kristine Kujath Thorp.
The film had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival. It was nominated for seven awards at the 41st Robert Awards, including Best Danish Film.
Premise
Alma prepares for her vow as a nun when her estranged alcoholic brother unexpectedly shows up at the monastery.
Cast
- Kristine Kujath Thorp as Sister Alma
- Elliott Crosset Hove as Erik
- Karen-Lise Mynster as mother superior
- Diêm Camille Gbogou as Sister Martha
- Petrine Agger as Sister Dorothea
- Bodil Lassen as Sister Elisabeth
Production
Brocks revealed that the central theme of the film was inspired by her upbringing in a Christian community and the experience of attending the perpetual vow of a family friend.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/global/the-great-silence-trailer-san-sebastian-1235369438/|title='The Great Silence': Watch First Trailer for San Sebastian Selection (EXCLUSIVE)|work=Variety|date=13 September 2022|accessdate=15 July 2024|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|author-link=Naman Ramachandran}} The project was selected as a part of the 2021 Finnish Film Affair,{{cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/410755/|title=The Finnish Film Affair celebrates its 10th anniversary|work=Cineuropa|date=20 September 2021|accessdate=15 July 2024|first=Vassilis|last=Economou|archive-date=14 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714183045/https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/410755/|url-status=live}} 2022 Nordic Film Market,{{cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/420744/|title=Göteborg's Nordic Film Market goes hybrid and unveils its selection|work=Cineuropa|date=24 January 2022|accessdate=15 July 2024|first=Vassilis|last=Economou|archive-date=14 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714183045/https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/420744/|url-status=live}} and 2022 Marché du Film.{{cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/425132/|title=TrustNordisk boasts an ambitious line-up for this year's Marché du Film|work=Cineuropa|date=10 May 2022|accessdate=15 July 2024|first=Davide|last=Abbatescianni|archive-date=3 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003213241/https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/425132/|url-status=live}}
Release
The Great Silence had its world premiere at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 17 September 2022 during the New Directors section.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/san-sebastian-2022-new-directors-lineup-1235327990/|title=San Sebastian New Directors Section to Feature Carmen Jaquier, Laura Baumeister, Dinara Drukarova|work=Variety|date=28 July 2022|accessdate=15 July 2024|first=John|last=Hopewell|archive-date=9 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709153919/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/san-sebastian-2022-new-directors-lineup-1235327990/|url-status=live}} It was released in Danish theatres on 12 January 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.dfi.dk/nyheder/debutfilm-udtaget-til-san-sebastian|title=Debutfilm udtaget til San Sebastián|work=Danish Film Institute|date=28 July 2022|accessdate=15 July 2024|archive-date=14 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714183047/https://www.dfi.dk/nyheder/debutfilm-udtaget-til-san-sebastian|url-status=live}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Recipient ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Ref heading}} |
| scope="row"|San Sebastián International Film Festival
| Kutxabank-New Directors Award | rowspan="3"|Katrine Brocks | {{nom}} |
|---|
| scope="row"|Chicago International Film Festival
| 21 October 2022 | Roger Ebert Award – New Directors | {{won}} |
| scope="row"|Lübeck Nordic Film Days
| 6 November 2022 | Best First Feature Film | {{won}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="7"| Robert Awards
| rowspan="7"| 3 February 2024 | Pernille Tornøe, Katrine Brocks, and Marianne Lentz | {{nom}} |
| Best Director
| Katrine Brocks | {{nom}} |
| Best Original Screenplay
| Katrine Brocks and Marianne Lentz | {{nom}} |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role
| {{nom}} |
| Best Cinematography
| Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk | {{nom}} |
| Best Editing
| Nikoline Løgstrup | {{nom}} |
| Best Score
| Johan Carøe | {{nom}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="6"|Bodil Awards
| rowspan="6"|16 March 2024 | The Great Silence | {{nom}} |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role
| Kristine Kujath Thorp | {{nom}} |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role
| Elliott Crosset Hove | {{won}} |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role
| {{nom}} |
| Best Cinematographer
| Mia Mai Dengsø Graabæk | {{nom}} |
| TV 2 Talent Award
| Marianne Lentz{{efn|Shared with her work in The Quiet Migration.}} | {{nom}} |
Notes
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|tt19630504}}
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Category:2022 directorial debut films
Category:2020s Danish-language films